HC Deb 13 April 1999 vol 329 c61W
Mr. Brake

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will make a statement on his Department's policy plans for a Wildlife Bill and the timetable for its implementation. [79598]

Mr. Meacher

We have consulted on the better protection and management of Sites of Special Scientific Interest, and considered the proposals of the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime to strengthen the enforcement of wildlife law. We are seeking an opportunity to legislate, where necessary, as soon as Parliamentary time allows.

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